AJuff Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm getting so excited about the arrival of spring . . . I know there's still snow on the ground but when the sun shines there's warmth in it. This weekend i have pulled the weeds out of the raised bed and covered the ground with black plastic to warm the soil. i have resisted sowing anything just yet and am content to make growing plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 yes, it really feels like we are heading for spring, put it this way we are nearer to spring than we are to autumn and that's good enough for me I have started sowing but only things suitable for sowing now, am being generally restrained but the greenhouse is calling..... Lucky you having raised beds, we haven't even built ours yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I'm really trying to hold back, because in the past I have sown seeds too early, had loads of straggly plants and it's been too cold to put things out. I need to sit down and work out a plan though! Otherwise I will do my usual thing of suddenly realising that I've left it too late. I'm afraid I don't feel that 'spring' feeling yet ... not till this cold spell is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I'm getting so excited about the arrival of spring . . . I know there's still snow on the ground but when the sun shines there's warmth in it. Me too... can't wait to get cracking in he garden! Longer days and warm sun... wish it would hurry up!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 In my head I'm looking forward to valentines day. Not because I'm a romantic but because it's bird box putting up time and my pure breeds will finally lay for me!!!!! So much to look forward to . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Well some of our snow has melted at the patio end of the garden so I have been out there since twelve tidying, weeding, sweeping and even built an extra raised bed along the garage wall! OH stood indoors watching me use his drill and don`t think he was impressed with my heath robinson style approach but hey, I BUILT IT MYSELF!! I only went out there to say high to the chooks!!! Doesn`t time fly when you are having fun! Also it was LOVELY in the sun, spring is coming!! Will spend tonight plotting what to grow where and when! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 I went out to clean out the hens but found all the poo in the run was frozen to the ground and I had a job with a spade to s"Ooops, word censored!"e it up! Also the hose pipe was frozen so the cube had an empty but not a wash!!! Roll on the thaw. However it's just started snowing again!!!! When are your new occupants arriving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I'm getting so excited about the arrival of spring . . . I know there's still snow on the ground but when the sun shines there's warmth in it. Me too... can't wait to get cracking in he garden! Longer days and warm sun... wish it would hurry up!! Me too also ........ I've just finished creating a new larger veg patch area in my garden so I can grow more things this year :D I can't wait to get planting :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 I'm off south to see my sister at half term and we're going to plan what to grow together. We intend to buy and half the seeds and potatoes etc. I hate waste you see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'd love to get out there, but I can't see what I can do My bag of compost is frozen solid and all the raised bads have a 5" thick layer of frozen snow on top of them I've not even set foot on the allotment - whenever I drive/walk past it just looks like any other snowy field On the plus side, the lawn is protected from the chooks. I just hope the snow cover is protecting it and not killing it off altogether. I have to get a greenhouse for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have to get a greenhouse for next year Snowy, just tootled on to ebay for a mooch & saw this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Greenhouse-3-5MX2M-Large-Walk-In-Green-Garden-Hot-House_W0QQitemZ380102385028QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Garden_Structures_Fencing_CV?hash=item380102385028&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Any good for you? Looks a bit flimsy if it's in a "wind tunnel" like our garden but may be ok in a sheltered spot? Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have to get a greenhouse for next year Snowy, just tootled on to ebay for a mooch & saw this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Greenhouse-3-5MX2M-Large-Walk-In-Green-Garden-Hot-House_W0QQitemZ380102385028QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Garden_Structures_Fencing_CV?hash=item380102385028&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Any good for you? Looks a bit flimsy if it's in a "wind tunnel" like our garden but may be ok in a sheltered spot? Sha x What a good idea! But not for me thanks anyway I want a proper glass house like my grandma had - need to get saving up I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 When are your new occupants arriving? In the spring....another reason why I want it to hurry up and get here! The second eglu was going to be used when one of my existing orps goes broody and we hatch some eggs from a friend but after seeing all the ex-batts being rehomed in the chicken section I think we might be leaning that way now......... my laptop keps taking me to: http://www.littlehenrescue.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I have to get a greenhouse for next year Snowy, just tootled on to ebay for a mooch & saw this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Greenhouse-3-5MX2M-Large-Walk-In-Green-Garden-Hot-House_W0QQitemZ380102385028QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Home_Garden_Garden_Structures_Fencing_CV?hash=item380102385028&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1229|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318 Any good for you? Looks a bit flimsy if it's in a "wind tunnel" like our garden but may be ok in a sheltered spot? Sha x What a good idea! But not for me thanks anyway I want a proper glass house like my grandma had - need to get saving up I think! I got mine for £74 off ebay.. after repeated bidding I eventually got one reasonably priced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henny penny Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hi ive just popped down to the allotment as it looked quite nice outside but have come home again as its too cold and my fingers are like ice- i'll have to leave it until another day! I do wish spring would come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I organised all my seed packets the other day and couldn't resist planting up some broad bean seeds. I forgot the plant sweet pea seeds in the autumn, so will save myself that job until next week. I have put some covers over a couple of the raised beds to start warming them up slightly. Roll on spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Just got 30 onion sets in Then it started raining again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
